

Dear John is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. Two series and a special were broadcast between 1986 and 1987. The title refers to 'Dear John' letters, girls to their boyfriends breaking off a relationship. John discovers in the opening episode that his wife is leaving him for a friend, and he is forced to find lodgings. In desperation, he attends the 1-2-1 Singles Club and finds other members mostly social misfits. In 1988, an American adaptation of the same name was produced by Paramount for the NBC network, starring Judd Hirsch. It lasted for four seasons.

Feb 17, 1986 - 28m
As John recovers from an expensive divorce, he joins a club for divorcees. He meets a jumble of very eccentric characters.

Feb 24, 1986 - 30m
John learns the backstories of the 1-2-1 Club members.

Mar 3, 1986 - 28m
Ralph suffers from a family curse which John and Kate try to explain is simply superstition while Kirk arrives with his size nines and puts his foot in it.

Mar 10, 1986 - 29m
John's friend Ken invites him to a party, but as it will only be couples, John needs to find a date.

Mar 17, 1986 - 28m
Sunday is the only day John is legally allowed to spend time with son Toby.

Mar 24, 1986 - 29m
Ken develops the dreaded 14-year itch (twice as bad as the 7-year itch).

Mar 31, 1986 - 30m
Attempting to help Kirk with his love life, John inadvertently blows more than one cover.